To recognize its growth and expansion and the need for greater leadership that comes with it, Merchants and Planters Bank has announced the promotion of 13 staff members, according to a news release: • Randy Cross has been promoted to senior vice president-chief lending officer. Cross …

Lyon College has announced the formation of a marching band to complement the college’s new football program. Lyon has had a small concert band for a number of years, and Lyon President Dr. Donald Weatherman the formation of a marching band would provide students with …

Lyon College will host The Anointed Ones, a female gospel group, in concert from 4-6 p.m. Sunday in the Bevens Music Room in Brown Chapel. Five Arkansan ladies form the group of talented vocalists who perform gospel music ranging in style from high praise to …

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church will celebrate Founders Day at 11 a.m. Sunday. The church is located at 889 Oak St. in Batesville. Guest speaker will be John High, who serves as associate lay pastor for Batesville First United Methodist Church. He leads adult Bible …

The Autism/Asperger’s Activity Group for ages 18 to 30 will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Network of Community Options, located at 710 S. St. Louis St. in Batesville. Those attending should bring an item for the snack potluck, their own drink and …

The Arkansas Department of Human Services is seeking schools, nonprofit organizations and government agencies that are willing to provide children with nutritious meals and snacks during the summer months as part of the agency’s Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program begins when …

The Compassionate Friends, North Central Arkansas chapter, will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Citizens Bank Annex, 285 College Ave., Batesville. The Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization for bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. There is no religious affiliation and no …

The Cast, a creative ministry team of Williams Baptist College at Walnut Ridge, will present a series of sketches during its 2015 season. The sketches, with the theme conquering fear, are intended to strengthen faith and reduce anxiety. The Cast will perform during the 10:30 …

CAVE CITY — Cave City Bass Club will gather from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday for its annual club meeting at the Citizens Bank Airport Branch, located at the top of Ramsey Mountain in Batesville. Officers will be elected, and the 2015 tournament schedule will …